Aster Capital

Aster Capital is a European venture capital firm specializing in the energy, manufacturing, and mobility sectors. Founded in 2010, it manages over €500 million in assets and has invested in companies like Ioxus, which specializes in high-end supercapacitors for the automotive industry, and Avantium, a manufacturer of plant-based plastics. Aster Capital has operations in Paris, San Francisco, Beijing, and Tel Aviv, and has invested in companies across Europe, North America, and China.

Aster Capital focuses on supporting innovative startups in sectors such as energy, logistics, mobility, manufacturing, construction, chemicals, and agriculture. The firm invests in companies at various stages, from seed to growth, with investments ranging from €500,000 to €5 million. Aster Capital's strategy includes connecting startups with corporates and industry experts to accelerate industrialization and market adoption.

Aster Capital has a track record of supporting companies like Ioxus, which specializes in high-end supercapacitors for the automotive industry, and Avantium, a manufacturer of plant-based plastics. The firm has also been involved in initiatives like the Energy Access Ventures fund, launched in 2015 to finance small- and medium-sized enterprises to accelerate access to electricity in Africa. Aster Capital's approach emphasizes providing tailored support at every critical point of a startup's life cycle, from seed to growth stages.